Amid the Koffee with Karan controversy, the BCCI has decided to set up a 6-member panel to review the case involving Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. A 2-game ban is being mulled for the pair.

Having sought legal opinion regarding the controversy that triggered following KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya's appearance on the famous talk show, Koffee with Karan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to set up a 6-member panel to review the case. While Hardik attracted severe criticism on social media for his questionable attitude towards women, Rahul also found himself in the puddle. The extent of penalty for both the players, however, isn't expected to be the same as Hardik could face a 2-match suspension while Rahul is expected to escape with just a warning.

The BCCI is yet to come out with a verdict on the under-fire pair for the 'sexist' comments in the chat show. Skipper Virat Kohli separated himself and the team from the comments made by Pandya and Rahul, calling those remarks as personal opinions from two individuals. Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji, meanwhile, has asked for a suspension for the duo until a concrete decision on the severity of punishment is reached.

Recommending a provisional suspension for both the players, Diana suggested: "Based on the legal opinion and till the time the final procedure is laid down to address this issue, will recommend that a communication be sent to the concerned players and the team immediately.

"It will be imperative that the players be put under suspension till a further course of action is decided for this misconduct as was done in the case of CEO when he was sent on leave in the sexual harassment matter."

The players were a part of the practice session that the members of the Indian team participated in on the eve of the Sydney ODI. The dilemma over their eligibility for the 1st match at SCG has been a huge headache.

The Indian team was expected to announce a 12-member squad on the eve of the first ODI - as has been the trend - but the selection decisions have been postponed till a decision on the subject by the BCCI is confirmed.

Koffee with Karan Controversy: BCCI's 6-member council to probe Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul caseDescription:Amid the Koffee with Karan controversy, the BCCI has decided to set up a 6-member panel to review the case involving Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul. A 2-game ban is being mulled for the pair.Times Now